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The Fosters

Samuel Foster, played by Norman Beaton, works tirelessly in a South London multi-story council flat. His portrayal is inspired by the real-life Good Times patriarch James Evans Sr., with Canadian actress Isabelle Lucas bringing life to his character.

Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton) strives to support his family in a South London multi-story council flat by working hard, inspired by the real-life Good Times patriarch James Evans Sr. Canadian actress Isabelle Lucas portrays Samuel's wife Pearl Foster, while her gossipy friend Vilma is played by Carmen Munroe. Munroe and Beaton would later star together as Shirley and Desmond Ambrose in "Desmond."

Episodes:

Episode 2 My Son the Lover

2. My Son the Lover

Aired: Apr 15, 1976

Pearl refuses to think about what life will be like when the nest is empty, S...

Episode 4 The Check Up

4. The Check Up

Aired: Apr 30, 1976

Shirley ends up with the wrong hours when she gets a job at a chip shop, Benj...

Episode 5 Black Jesus

5. Black Jesus

Aired: May 7, 1976

Sonny decides to enter a new art competition at the West Indian Centre, Pearl...

Episode 6 The Man I Most Admire

6. The Man I Most Admire

Aired: May 14, 1976

Benjamin tries to pick a man to write about for an English composition, Shirl...

Episode 7 Situations Vacant

7. Situations Vacant

Aired: May 21, 1976

Pearl's told that an older woman has been given the job that she wanted, Samu...

Episode 8 Sonny Gets a Patron

8. Sonny Gets a Patron

Aired: May 28, 1976

Pearl and Shirley get sick of finding art equipment left around the house, Sa...

Episode 9 Buy Now, Pay Later

9. Buy Now, Pay Later

Aired: Jun 4, 1976

Vilma has to take messages when Samuel forgets to pay the phone bill, a blind...

Episode 10 The Windfall

10. The Windfall

Aired: Jun 11, 1976

Returning home from work, Samuel finds a paper bag full of money in a dustbin.

Episode 11 Over the Hill

11. Over the Hill

Aired: Jun 18, 1976

Samuel is chosen for a government re-training scheme.

Episode 12 The Matchmaker

12. The Matchmaker

Aired: Jun 25, 1976

Pearl turns matchmaker when she decides it’s high time for Vilma to remarry.

Main Cast

Norman BeatonNorman BeatonSamuel Foster
Isabelle LucasIsabelle LucasPearl Foster
Carmen MunroeCarmen MunroeVilma
Lenny HenryLenny HenrySonny Foster

Creators

Eric MonteEric MonteCreator
Jon WatkinsJon WatkinsCreator

Info about The Fosters

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Genres:Comedy, Family

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